I think I’ve told you all before how dark the interior of my house is. I’m sure I’ve whined written about it before.
You see, I live in NE Ohio where there is an abundance of cloudy days and my house has deep eaves which protect the windows but keep a lot of light out as well. To add to it, the living/dining rooms have a dark wood paneling which my husband REFUSES to let me change out.
Which is all to explain why I don’t do a lot of photos of whole rooms. It’s almost impossible to get half decent photos.
So when I’m decorating I should be using a lot of white so it will stand out.
White is not my favorite. I’m a FULL COLOR kind of gal.
But sometimes when I’m decorating a dark space I create background elements that are white just to create a lighter background.
And that is precisely why I made these trees. To decorate the top of the piano, along the back wall, so that other items will stand out.
Maybe you like white and you will want to make a few of these table top Christmas trees just because you decorate in white. It’s OK. I still love you.
They are pretty easy to make and deliciously messy at the same time.
Here is how…
I collected three candle sticks in different sizes or finishes and three STYROFOAM cones in different sizes.
Since the majority of my home decor accessories, especially at Christmas, are gold I decided to change the color of this silver candlestick with Krylon Gold Foil Metallic spray paint.
To prep the surface, rub over it lightly with fine steel wool and then wipe down with a little alcohol. Follow the can directions to create a gold candlestick.
Let dry.
Hot glue the candlesticks into the bottom, center of the cones.
Cover the cones with Delta Decorative Snow with a palette knife or off-set spatula.
Then, while they are still wet sprinkle them with Martha Stewart Snow Glitter.
I cut apart a strand of gold metallic beads and embedded them into the still wet decorative snow.
I actually made these two or three years ago and they’ve held up rather well.
There is a part of my brain that is thinking of changing them up some. Maye one or two of them could use a gold star, mini tree topper?
Or, I don’t know, maybe I could make them an entirely different color… but then my light colored background will be gone.
Decisions, decisions.
I fell in love with your Christmas trees. I can’t hardly wait until Christmas gets here again. I am going to go ahead and start making some. I am also going to make a couple with wooden candle holders so the bottoms will look like tree trunks. I love your idea of the color beads to put on the still wet tree. In stead of gold or silver, I am going to try some different colored beads such as red, green, blue, green, purple or whatever strikes my fancy. Also, I decided I would like bows atop my trees. Not the kind you just tie, but the fluffier filled out ones like you put on Christmas packages or like the treetopper ribbon bows you make for you very own full size tree. The ribbons I will like to use are the meshy ones and even some plaid ones, regulars or Christmasy like and I would definitely have a couple of long streamers on my bows (probably just two) to cascade down the trees. Thank you so much for being here and there for us. You are most talented. I very much would like to get on your email list for your newsletter and ideas. Thank you so very, very much.
Fantastic Shirley! Thanks for stopping by and I hope you will share a photo. 🙂
How many trees can you make with one tub of snow?
Hi Cookie,
It’s hard to remember how many I used. Two or three? It partially depends on how big the trees are and how thick you put the product on. I always over buy and then return anything not used. I hope that helps.
Vicki
thanks for your reply. Let me get this straight…. did you mean 2 or 3 TUBS of snow per tree — or did you do several trees with 2 or 3 tubs of snow? Sorry to be a pest. I want to do about 15 of these and didn’t know if it was going to be too expensive to do. I don’t know what the tubs of snow costs…. but if it takes 2 or 3 tubs per tree and I need to do 15 trees, then I think that would be a little too expensive as a party favor.
Hi Donna,
It really just depends on the size of the tubs. I used 2 or 3 for the two trees I made.
Hi Vicki,
ooh I just now found your blog and this very brilliant idea! I am definitely going to make at least two of these and will try using red and gold beads – and a little gold star topper. Thank you very much for your easy-to-follow instructions and excellent photographs.
Blessings to you!
Hi Jennifer,
Welcome! I’m glad you found me.
I sure hope you will share a photo or two of your trees. I love to see what other people make and it inspires the heck out of me.
Bright Blessings,
Vicki♥
Vicki…….I found EXACTLY what I want to make by seeing your page and this adorable centerpiece. I have a table to decorate with a friend, and it is for a Ladies’ Tea at church. Our theme is “Whiter than Snow” with reference to how Christ cleanses us when we are believers…..THANKS for sharing your post. I cannot wait to make these. nb
Oh, yay! Nancy.
I’m glad I could help. 🙂
Found my candlesticks at the thrift store today and supplies are ordered…..I AM READY! Thanks Vicki, Nancy
Yay! Glad to hear it Nancy. I hope you will share a photo of the finished product.
HHi, I LOVE these!! Here is my problem…I can’t find Delta Decorative Snow anywhere.
where did you purchase this?
Vicki … if you wanted to add more color, you could try the multi-colored, pearlized head pins … these really are already very beautiful already! Thank you for the idea!
These are beautiful!
Thank you, Linda. 🙂
These candlestick trees are so pretty. They turn any room into elegant decorating. I’m not as good as you at creating but to add some color what about different color beads? I’m sure Michael’s carries reds , blues, greens, or even colors to go with room decor. Use them on the white trees and you still get the lightened background. Thanks for being so ingenious to come up with this idea.
Thank YOU, Maggie. Yes, there are all sorts of different things you could do with them. That’s what INSPIRATION is all about! 🙂
I hope if you make some that you share a photo. I’d love to see!
These are soooo cleaver & easy to make! Right up my alley. I love your blog & how crafty you are. I just wish I was as creative as you are. Keep on crafting!
Hi there, thanks for stopping by. I’m glad you like the tabletop trees. They are fun to make.
I find that the only difference between myself and people who think they aren’t very crafty is PRACTICE. Lots and lots of practice. 🙂